ECFE Outdoors at Eden Prairie Outdoor Center
**Class time takes place outdoors and indoors**
Study after study shows that when children spend time playing outside, they develop confidence, language, curiosity, imagination, problem-solving and social interaction skills. The great outdoors provides unique stimulation and heightens sensory experiences that can't be replicated indoors. Together, parents and children will learn about a new animal each week, observe flying squirrels, turtles, geckos and so much more inside the Outdoor Center. We will explore nature on a 15 minute hike, enjoy circle time, do art and maybe even watch animals eat their lunch! Activities will be led by a licensed teacher and naturalist with time built in to explore. A parent educator will provide additional information on ways to support and engage your child in nature. $80 per session, sign up for one session or all.
Siblings that are under the age of 1 yr/no registration fee.
1750-01
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 17th 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | Staring Lake Outdoor Center |
| Thu, Sep 24th 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | Staring Lake Outdoor Center |
| Thu, Oct 1st 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | Staring Lake Outdoor Center |
| Thu, Oct 8th 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | Staring Lake Outdoor Center |
| Thu, Oct 22nd 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | Staring Lake Outdoor Center |
| Thu, Oct 29th 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | Staring Lake Outdoor Center |
1750-02
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 21st 2027 | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | EP Outdoor Center |
| Thu, Jan 28th 2027 | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | EP Outdoor Center |
| Thu, Feb 4th 2027 | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | EP Outdoor Center |
| Thu, Feb 11th 2027 | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | EP Outdoor Center |
| Thu, Feb 18th 2027 | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | EP Outdoor Center |
| Thu, Feb 25th 2027 | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | EP Outdoor Center |
1750-03
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 15th 2027 | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | EP Outdoor Center |
| Thu, Apr 22nd 2027 | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | EP Outdoor Center |
| Thu, Apr 29th 2027 | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | EP Outdoor Center |
| Thu, May 6th 2027 | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | EP Outdoor Center |
| Thu, May 13th 2027 | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | EP Outdoor Center |
| Thu, May 20th 2027 | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | EP Outdoor Center |